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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.98, 14,902.92 and 3,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.98, 14,902.92 and 3,362.06 is: 5,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.98 : 14,902.92 = 3,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.98/14,902.92 = 3,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.98x = 14,902.92 × 3,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.98x = 50,104,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,104,511.22/9,933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.75

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